BAH in the evenings
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BAH in the evenings
A question for the GF crews (and anyone else who spends a lot of time in BAH)
A friend of mine (female - "no longer Club 18-30") lives in BAH and wants to be able to spend evenings in a not-too-noisy location where she won't feel uncomfortable on her own, no "cattle-market", and no unwanted hassle (especially at weekends - you know what I mean!)
Can anyone suggest somewhere that she can comnfortably enjoy a quiet drink without being deafened or feeling "out of place"
If you think that openly posting a venue would not be a good idea (!) then please feel free to PM me.
Thanks,
ExSim
A friend of mine (female - "no longer Club 18-30") lives in BAH and wants to be able to spend evenings in a not-too-noisy location where she won't feel uncomfortable on her own, no "cattle-market", and no unwanted hassle (especially at weekends - you know what I mean!)
Can anyone suggest somewhere that she can comnfortably enjoy a quiet drink without being deafened or feeling "out of place"
If you think that openly posting a venue would not be a good idea (!) then please feel free to PM me.
Thanks,
ExSim
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From: MidEast
Re: BAH in the evenings
I'd suggest her to jump onto GF003 lunchtime in order to get to London in time for an early bird pint anywhere close enough to the ole' Thames... yeah, I know, chilly weather... but at least, no saudis around, harrassing the poor lady...!!
Cheers!!!
Cheers!!!
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From: Saudi Vegas
Re: BAH in the evenings
Early eve, Trader Vics @ the Ritz - perfect! Avoid it like the Plague at the w/end though. Burlington Bar in the Hotel also pretty quiet early eve.
The country club out Budaiya way may suit or the Brit club may also be an option.
Not knowing "her scene" it's a toughie but give any of the above a try.
The country club out Budaiya way may suit or the Brit club may also be an option.
Not knowing "her scene" it's a toughie but give any of the above a try.
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From: Planet Earth
Re: BAH in the evenings
Nightly life music, mostly Jazz, piano etc at "Upstairs-Downstairs" in Adlyia. It is located opposite "Jim's Castle Cammelot" (which should be avoided loke the plague, unlesds you are into drunk Irish homosexuals)
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From: 5th Floor
Re: BAH in the evenings
She can come to Mal Plaza in Juffair.
Theres a lot of quiet and secluded apartments with very welcoming hosts who would be very willing to open their doors and show a little warmth and hospitality.
Mal Plaza has a fine record of entertaining out of towners. A great way to settle in and make some fine memories.
Theres a lot of quiet and secluded apartments with very welcoming hosts who would be very willing to open their doors and show a little warmth and hospitality.
Mal Plaza has a fine record of entertaining out of towners. A great way to settle in and make some fine memories.
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Re: BAH in the evenings
quiet and secluded apartments with very welcoming hosts
(she's a bit too old for you anyway
)Up/Down - well yes, that's very nice, and we enjoy Jojo's piano music there, but the management now insist that you eat there (it's not really an economical venue when she's out on her own without my credit card!) and there's other reasons why U/D is not ideal for her.
I perhaps should explain that I am resident some 500km to the South-West, and can only "escort her" some of the time. The GF Hotel is okay when she's with another friend, but there's times when I can't be around and she would like to go out for a "quiet" drink in the evening on her own.
Was hoping that there was some locations where there would usually be several expats hanging around who would be likely to keep an eye out for any "hassle".
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From: Dark side of the moon
Re: BAH in the evenings
The Dilmun club is another option. It's out in Saar, but it's a club so you would have to become a member. But they got a Gym and two or three restaunts and a couple of bars. Also not a bad place to hang out on the weekends, plenty of expats go there, so she could make some new friends with some of the other expat wives. Swiming pool and stables also included.
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From: Magic Kingdom
Re: BAH in the evenings
Sounds like the Brit Club or the Dilmun club are about the only two "safe" locations from your requirements.
Then again, if she prefers a quiet drink on SAT or MON there is always the Hash
Then again, if she prefers a quiet drink on SAT or MON there is always the Hash
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Country Club, Yacht Club is also fairly quiet in the evening... Henry's is ok - I wouldn't be at all concerned if my wife went there for a drink on her own 
... and plenty expats to keep an eye out... Rugby Club, Dilmun and British I have not been to, but from what I hear they are all okay for most people....
JFF
... and plenty expats to keep an eye out... Rugby Club, Dilmun and British I have not been to, but from what I hear they are all okay for most people....JFF
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From: 20D DTY
Originally Posted by Soap Box Cowboy
The Dilmun club is another option.
Is anyone a sufficiently old git like me, & remember the original Dilmun Club, in the small villa in the trees on the right hand side of the Budaiya Road? I was in there the night King Faisal died.
Sorry Chaps, just dropped in on this forum out of curiosity (ex area controller, Bahrain Centre 1972 - 1977 & Tehran Centre 1978 - 79).
Doubtless I wouldn't recognise the place now - it had even changed almost beyond recognition in some areas in the first 6 months after I got posted to Tehran & popped back for a weekend to navigate in the first Bahrain International Rally.
Was a great place to be back then.
RC
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Originally Posted by DesertM2005
The old Dilmun Club is now the Country Club.
I was still in Bahrain when they moved to the other (new at the time) building over the road.
And my apologies for the 'senior moment' - my Tehran stint was 1977 - 78 and not as stated earlier. Still controlling in the UK (aerodrome and approach radar now though) and at a Regional Airport that sounds not unlike 'Middle East' reversed!
Cheers
RC
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Thanks for all the advice - We'll be checking out the Brit Club. As she is a resident and I'm not, probably get her membership, and she can "sign me in" when I'm over there. It's also only about 10 minutes walk from her place (maybe 15 minutes coming back!)
Dilman and Rugby Club (Sorry - the "American Express Rugby Club"!) I have been to and both good, but a little further away which would mean a limit of 2 glasses of wine before driving home.
We're checking out the Oz Club this weekend though, as a couple of OzMates have got us tickets for a Bash they are running Thursday. If anyone's going, watch out for me in my own "national dress" - the Tartan!
See you all around Fantasy Island (it's far better than the Magic Kingdom!!)
ESG
Dilman and Rugby Club (Sorry - the "American Express Rugby Club"!) I have been to and both good, but a little further away which would mean a limit of 2 glasses of wine before driving home.
We're checking out the Oz Club this weekend though, as a couple of OzMates have got us tickets for a Bash they are running Thursday. If anyone's going, watch out for me in my own "national dress" - the Tartan!
See you all around Fantasy Island (it's far better than the Magic Kingdom!!)
ESG
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ESG
You should be coming to the Burns night at the F1 circuit on Thursday, You'd be amongst friends in your Kilt
Okie
You could try Hamish McC, I have pm'd his number to you he should know whats going on with the Kiwi's and Aussies.
On On
You should be coming to the Burns night at the F1 circuit on Thursday, You'd be amongst friends in your Kilt
Okie
You could try Hamish McC, I have pm'd his number to you he should know whats going on with the Kiwi's and Aussies.
On On
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Sirwa - Feast or famine!
Already got tickets for the Oz Day Bash, otherwise I'd love to have come to the Burns Night!
Okie - I've also PM'd you about a contact in BAH for the Oz Club. (I think it's BeeDee22 including food and Pepsi
)
I am told that the dress code is "Penguin or National Dress" - does that mean the OzMates will be in neatly pressed shorts and thongs
On-on to the on-on
Already got tickets for the Oz Day Bash, otherwise I'd love to have come to the Burns Night!
Okie - I've also PM'd you about a contact in BAH for the Oz Club. (I think it's BeeDee22 including food and Pepsi
) I am told that the dress code is "Penguin or National Dress" - does that mean the OzMates will be in neatly pressed shorts and thongs
On-on to the on-on